Learn academic listening and note-taking skills *The Collins Academic Skills Series - winner of the ELTon 2014 Innovation in Learner Resources Award.* Collins Academic Skills Series: Lectures will give you the skills you need to get more out of the lectures you attend at university, by improving your preparation, understanding and note taking skills. Through listening to real lectures and practice exercises you will learn how to• take more efficient notes• recognise signposting• use course notes to predict lecture content• improve your understanding Collins Academic Skills Series: Lectures will help you to make the most of your time at university. CD containing authentic lectures at well-known universitiesInformation on academic expectations – understand the requirements of studying at universityHelpful tips and summariesAnswer key and glossary Lectures is part of a new six-book series to help international students achieve academic success at university. It is designed to support students who are studying, or preparing to study, at an English-speaking institution. Suitable for students whose level of English is Upper Intermediate / CEF level B2 / IELTS 5.5 and higher Other titles in the Collins Academic Skills Series• Group Work • Numbers • Presenting • Research • Writing
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Learn academic listening and note-taking skills
‘The book is clearly laid out in an easy to follow format. It is well written and certainly useful as supplementary material for EAP related classes for those students who are going on to study at University.’ Marc Burgess, Director of Studies, Oxford House College 'This book addresses the key questions and issues that international students ask and experience when grappling with the challenges of comprehending lectures whilst simultaneously taking notes.' Debbie Mann, Coordinator of In-sessional Courses INTO NEWCASTLE (full review published by BEBC Review Panel http://www.bebc.co.uk/bookreviewcasslect)
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• These are the first English for Academic Purposes (EAP) titles in the new Academic Skills Series, from Collins ELT. • Created by experts for students whose first language is not English to prepare them for academic study at university. • Many universities have EAP courses to support international students and help them to satisfy the language requirements of university. These books could be used as part of the course. They are also suitable for self-study. • Suitable for students who have completed the IELTS/TOEFL exams in order to gain entry to university, to help them acquire the skills they need once they are there. •The US and UK are the biggest destinations for overseas students. An increasing number of students undertake US/UK courses in English in their own countries.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780007507122
Publisert
2013-09-12
Utgiver
Vendor
Collins
Vekt
400 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
189 mm
Dybde
10 mm
Aldersnivå
L, 07
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
192

Biographical note

Fiona Aish and Jo Tomlinson have taught, designed and managed EAP courses at several language schools and universities in the UK. They are the directors of Target English Ltd, a company specialising in teaching English for Academic Purposes and English for exams. They have co-authored three books in the Collins English for Exams Series: Listening for IELTS, Grammar for IELTS and Get Ready for IELTS Writing.